Unfortunate for NBA official Bill Kennedy, that length also can lead to incidental contact. Kennedy was the recipient of an inadvertent elbow when Sanders extended his arm outward on the jumpball to start Bucks-Bobcats in Milwaukee.

Sanders quickly came to Kennedy’s aid after his outstretched arm struck the official on the head. A 15-year veteran, Kennedy finished the game after taking time to gather himself.

The Bucks defeated the Bobcats 131-102 to improve to 36-37 and maintain their position as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Sander finished the night with an impressive 24 points and 13 rebounds.